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Abortion In Cattle, Clell Bagley

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Abortion is the premature expulsion of the fetus from the dam and usually occurs because the fetus has died in-utero. If death occurs at 1-2 months of gestation, it is usually termed “early embryonic death.”

Miscellaneous Publication 53/99 - Ideas A Diversification Manual For The Pastoral Rangelands, Kaz Price, Lee Verios

Farm Systems and Economics published reports

In 1993 the Pastoral Wool Industry Task Force recognised the diminishing returns to wool production and the need for Rangeland enterprise diversification and other risk management strategies

This manual has been developed to assist pastoralists through the decision making process when considering diversification and contains:

• business and finance planning;
• business structures;
• legislative requirements and also includes;
• current contacts for a range of industries

The manual has been produced in response to a range of questions from pastoralists wishing to investigate and develop alternate enterprises for the semi-arid Rangelands of Western Australia.

Cropshare Lease Arrangements For Intensive Dryland Cropping Systems, Paul A. Burgener

Cornhusker Economics

Changes in U.S. agricultural policy implemented following the 1996 Farm Act have allowed producers to consider different cropping systems without restrictions on farm program payment eligibility. As a result, planting decisions have been shifting in response to market prices, conservation compliance and production goals. Some dryland crop producers are using more intensive dryland crop rotations to potentially increase farm income levels. In the past three years, Western Nebraska has seen a decrease in the number of acres planted to wheat, and an increase in the number of acres planted to sunflowers, proso millet, dryland corn and other specialty crops.

Take Time To Listen, Deb Rood

Cornhusker Economics

Harvest is one of those times when it抯 the best and worst of times on a family farm. The anticipation of harvesting your crops is always a highlight for families, the stress of actually getting it done can be overwhelming. One of the things family members can do to make harvest less stressful is to take time to listen to each other. Good communication between family members can make harvest one of the best times. Especially if you know exactly what part you need for the combine. Here are a few tips to help you become a better listener:

Cropwatch No. 99-22, Sept. 17, 1999, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Grain handling info………..194

Marketing program sites………..195

Killing alfalfa………..196

Last cutting of alfalfa………..196

Winter injury risk………..197

Cattle combines………..198

Early frost prediction………..198

Late-season weed control………..199

Alfalfa diseases………..199

Banding herbicides………..200

Preparing bins………..201

Controlling brome………..202

1999 Nebraska Livestock Legislation, J. David Aiken

Cornhusker Economics

Several bills dealing with livestock issues were enacted in 1999, including LB882 (temporary zoning), LB870 (livestock waste permits) and LB835 (livestock contracts).

Pesticide Residue Regulation: Analysis Of Food Quality Protection Act Implementation, Linda-Jo Schierow

RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)

Dr. Schierow discusses the effects of a recent statute on food safety.

Results Of The Improved Soil Management & Cropping Systems For Waterlog-Prone Soils Project, Derk Bakker, G J. Hamilton, Peter I. Tipping, Cliff Spann, Doug Rowe

Resource management technical reports

No abstract provided.

2000 Winter Wheat Budgets For South Dakota, Department Of Economics

Economics Pamphlet Series (1985-2016)

No abstract provided.

Nebline, September 1999

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

National 4-H Week
Growing hardy bulbs
Fall storage of tender bulbs, corms and tubers
Hints for fruit storage
Where do fruit flies come from?
Kid's Corner
Wolf spiders are “big, hairy and real fast”
Reduce unwanted advertising mail!
September 20-26, 1999: Celebrate P2 Week!
Bee or wasp problems?
Fall clean-up of warm-season grasses
Prepare grain bins and equipment before harvest
Fall is a good time to control problem weeds Pricing silage into the feed bunk
On-farm grain storage
Prevent fires in wood-burning stoves
Tractor safety tips (part 9)
Water-saving adjustments
Mulch–mowing your lawn
Hemlock and livestock
Drinking water quality ‘report …

Flexible Cash Leases: Some Additional Considerations, Roger Selley

Cornhusker Economics

In the February 24, 1999 issue of this newsletter, John Cole discussed the idea of flexible cash leasing and described some examples for adjusting cash rents. Several of us have continued to discuss the flexible cash lease and have further explored its application. Part of our interest in flexible cash leases has been due to the relatively infrequent rate at which cash rents are adjusted (an average of once every 5 years in Nebraska) and a shift that has been taking place from crop-share rents to fixed cash rent. Some of what we have discovered in looking more closely at …

Cost Of Augmenting Stream Flow Through Reduced Groundwater Pumping, Raymond J. Supalla, Osei Yeboah

Cornhusker Economics

There is currently considerable speculation and concern over the possibility of using reduced groundwater pumping to augment stream flow. This option has been raised as a possibility for helping Nebraska meet its compact obligations on the Republican River and as a means of providing part of the instream flow needs in the Big Bend reach of the Platte. The merits of this option depend on hydrology, value judgements regarding property rights and entitlements and on the economic cost of reduced pumping. This paper addresses only the question of economic cost.

Cropwatch No. 99-21, Aug. 20, 1999, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Field updates…………. 184

Foundation seed…………. 185

Fertilizing winter wheat…………. 186

Grain storage…………. 187

Wheat seed book…………. 187

Bean leaf beetles…………. 188

Upcoming workshops…………. 190

Last irrigation…………. 191

Precipitation…………. 192

Dairy Options Pilot Program, Rama S. Valluru

Cornhusker Economics

Dairy producers are more prone to production, marketing and financial risks than ever because they have few marketing alternatives, despite the highly volatile milk prices. Considering the precarious situation that dairy farmers face, USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) has launched a novel costshare program in select states and counties across the nation that allows farmers to try and use futures and options markets. The program, Dairy Options Pilot Program (DOPP), at a cost of $11 million is a first of its kind. Launched under the 1996 FAIR Act, it was first announced on June 8, 1998 by the Secretary of …

Valuing A Replacement Heifer, Richard Clark

Cornhusker Economics

Fall is an important time for Nebraska beef cattle producers. Decisions are often made about retaining or acquiring replacement females for either sustaining or growing the beef cow herd. Just how many bred heifers or heifer calves should be retained or acquired will depend on the replacement rate for the mature cows and whether or not the producer is planning to change total cow numbers. An important aspect of the retention (or buying) decision is the value of a bred female.

Structural Change In The Pork Industry - Another Perspective -, Mike Turner

Cornhusker Economics

Observers of the pork industry have had ample opportunity to explain what has transpired during the 1990's. It has been a period of dramatic and remarkable change. Concentration in production and processing has been a major part of the story. Approximately 8 percent of U.S. hog production was contributed by Mega hog farms at the beginning of the decade to over 50% by firms with 10,000 sows or more by 1999. The reasons for this remarkable growth in concentration are undoubtedly many.

Cropwatch No. 99-20, Aug. 6, 1999, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Field updates…………. 176

Yield maps………….178

Greenbugs………….179

Spider mites in corn………….180

Summer alfalfa………….181

Herbicide use guide………….181

High Plains field day………….182

Precipitation maps………….182

Declining Crop Diversity And Increasing Industrialization, Larry Cutforth, Gary D. Lynne

Cornhusker Economics

For centuries, farmers have used crop rotations to diversify crop production. During the last 30 years, most crop rotations have been eliminated as part of the shift toward enterprise specialization. Chemical inputs, improved hybrids and varieties and large field machinery have increased productivity and pushed the production of the major commodity crops with ever fewer farmers. The continued shift toward less diverse and industrialized farming is considered by many experts to be inevitable, as well as essential to support a growing world population on a diminishing agricultural land base (Urban, 1991).

The Salinity And Hydrology Of The Upper Slab Hut Catchment, R Ferdowsian, A T. Ryder

Resource management technical reports

No abstract provided.

Nebline, August 1999

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Late summer lawn care practices
Control of ground ivy in the lawn
Harvesting guide for fruits and vegetables
Tips on watering lawns
Chives and garlic chives
Dealing with unwanted guests
What’s living in your mulch?
Water treatment equipment considerations
Monarch butterflies and Bt corn
Wheat growing information on the web
Predicting the last irrigation for corn, milo and soybeans
Calibrating a handheld sprayer
Seed alfalfa in August
Fall preparation to sodseed pastures
Don’t spill when you fill
Tractor safety tips (part 8)
Festival of color
Hay storage
Develop regular lawn equipment maintenance schedule
Food safety education impact—Lancaster County NEP
Healthy …

Ard News August 1999

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:

Comments from the Associate Dean
Hardin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship for 1999-2000
Widaman Trust Distinguished Graduate Assistant Award
ARD Advisory Council Election Results
ARD Travel Reimbursement Program for Prospective Graduate Students
Sampson Range and Pasture Management Endowments
Anna Elliott Proposals
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants
New or Revised Projects
Grants and Contracts Received June and July, 1999

Bulletin 4371 - Growing Bamboo In Western Australia, Bob Gretton, John Burt

Bulletins 4000 -

Bamboo belongs to the subfamily Bambusoidae, a tribe of the Poaceae or grass family. They include 45 genera and over 1000 species. Many bamboo have edible shoots. The culms (stems) are fast growing, strong, light and useful as timber. These characteristics make the bamboo family valuable plants.

In Australia, there has been increasing interest in growing bamboo since the International Bamboo Congress in Bali in 1995. The principal driving forces of this new industry are edible shoot production and timber production. A Bamboo Growers Seminar was held in Brisbane in 1997. A Bamboo Growers Association for Australia was formed in …

Progress Rural Western Australia Conference : A Conference Focusing On How To Bring Out The Best In Your Community, 13 And 14 August 1999, New Norcia, Western Australia : Conference Proceedings, Progress Rural Western Australia

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The Objective

The 1999 Progress Rural WA Conference aims to build on the skills and exposure that many delegates have already had to inspiring and innovative practice from across the globe and the excellent practice currently being implemented by rural West Australians.

Our keynote speakers have been selected on their ability to paint the big picture - we want to heighten the excitement, push people beyond their comfort zones and stretch peoples thinking.

From project workshops and feedback across the state, we hear a number of common issues. The workshop themes have been developed to provide an action learning experience …

Agriculture Western Australia's Centre For Cropping Systems - Northam, Agriculture Western Australia

Grain and other field crops published reports

Agriculture Western Australia's Centre for Cropping Systems in York Road, Northam, was established as a centre of excellence for research, development and extension into cropping systems.

Its role is to stimulate the contribution of ideas from individuals, groups and organisations with an interest in research, development, and extension relating to innovative, profitable and sustainable crop-based farming systems.

The Centre for Cropping Systems is part of a regional network with strong links to Agriculture Western Australia's Crop Improvement Institute based at South Perth, the Dryland Research Institute at Merredin and the Avondale Research Fann at Beverley. It also links with universities …

Cropwatch No. 99-19, July 23, 1999, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Field updates………….168

Insect thresholds………….169

Effects of short crop………….169

Wheat yields………….169

Soybean leaf cupping………….170

Insect update………….171

Dicamba injury………….172

Rust in beans………….173

Sunflower moths………….173

Precipitation…………. 174

Some Thoughts About The Number And Size Of Farms In Nebraska, Roy Frederick

Cornhusker Economics

The 1997 Census of Agriculture indicated that Nebraska had 51,454 farms at the end of that year. (A farm is a place from which $1,000 or more of agricultural products are sold annually). This is the smallest number of farms since early in the state抯 history.

Agricultural Land Values In South Dakota: A Comparison Of Methods And Findings From Two Surveys: 1995-1999, Larry Janssen

Economics Research Reports (1969 - 2017)

This report provides comparative findings from two South Dakota farmland market value surveys (SDSU and SDASS) for the 1995 - 1999 period. The annual SDSU farmland market survey is a key informant mail survey of agricultural appraisers, lenders, and extension educators. The annual SDASS county-level farmland survey results are based on nearly 3300 telephone survey responses from a random sample of farmers and ranchers. This report also includes considerable documentation of methods used to generate land value estimates at the regional and statewide level from available data in both surveys. The results and discussion sections include comparisons of: (1) relative …

Historical Evolution Of Crop Systems In Eastern South Dakota: Economic Influences, Linda Dumke, Thomas L. Dobbs

Economics Research Reports (1969 - 2017)

Cropping systems in the United States and throughout much of the world have moved toward shorter and less diverse rotations during the last half of the twentieth century. However, as we approach the new millennium, there is growing concern about the ecological sustainability of monocultures and such narrow rotations as the com-soybean rotation. Problems of pest control, crop disease, groundwater contamination from chemical pesticides and fertilizers, and soil erosion are proving to be very difficult when crop rotation systems lack diversity. "Silver bullet" technologies sometimes buy time, but without diversity, new ecological problems soon replace the problem just "solved" with …

Are The Market Lows In For Wheat?, Lynn Lutgen

Cornhusker Economics

On July 12, 1999, the United States Department of Agriculture released its crop production report. The report indicated that all wheat production is down nine percent from 1998. The 1999 United States wheat crop is now estimated at 2.333 billion bushels, which is 217 million less than the 1998 harvest.

Are The Market Lows In For Wheat?, Lynn Lutgen

Cornhusker Economics

On July 12, 1999 USDA released it’s crop production report. The report indicated that all wheat production is down nine percent from 1998. The 1999 U.S. wheat crop is now estimated at 2.333 billion bushels, which is 217 million less than the 1998 harvest.